Jakarta Odd-Even January 21, 2025, Beware of ETLE Fines

KatadataOTO – The Jakarta odd-even policy is once again being implemented by the DKI government on dozens of the Capital's roads. This measure is taken to reduce the traffic congestion that often occurs, especially in the morning and evening.

The public cannot use their vehicles carelessly as they risk being ticketed. The fine is not insignificant, reaching hundreds of thousands of rupiah.

Today, Tuesday (21/01), it is the turn for cars with odd-numbered plates to pass freely on dozens of main roads. Meanwhile, vehicles with even numbers must wait until the restriction ends.

Fortunately, the government has provided a number of mass transportation options for residents. These range from Transjakarta, LRT, MRT to KRL with affordable fares.

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It should be noted that the government only implements the Jakarta odd-even policy in the morning and evening. Thus, the public can still use even-plated cars for activities at certain times.

Jakarta Odd-Even Schedule

• Morning : 06.00 AM to 10.00 AM (WIB)
• Afternoon : 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM (WIB)

Not only that, the government will also provide several alternative routes that can be used by cars with non-compliant plates. However, the routes are detours, making the travel time longer.

In addition, several vehicles are also given leeway and are not affected by the Jakarta odd-even policy. One of them is electric cars, whose development is currently being encouraged by the central government. 

List of Vehicles Exempt from Jakarta Odd-Even

• Electric cars
• TNI-Polri vehicles
• Ambulances
• Fire trucks
• Healthcare worker vehicles, including doctors
• Public transport and taxis

Besides deploying officers, the police also use technology to monitor traffic. From Static to Mobile ETLE will be deployed during the traffic engineering.

All violations will be subject to a fine of Rp 500,000. This rule is in accordance with article 287 of Law Number 12 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

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To make the Jakarta odd-even policy more effective, the police are implementing a contraflow system on the inner-city toll road, effective from km 0+200 (Cawang) to km 7+200 (Semanggi) from 06.00 AM to 10.00 AM (WIB).

The DKI government is also carrying out traffic engineering in several locations to support MRT construction. Therefore, the public is expected to adjust their travel schedules.